Another tree to try to grow on your own is a Pineapple tree, but if you undertake this one you will have to have patience as it will take a couple of years to grow.

Lavender is one of those scents that have the power to evoke the senses.  Most notably, feelings of relaxation and well-being.  In fact, it was long believed that Cleopatra's secret...
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For many gardeners growing plants indoors can seem like a challenge. It is difficult to recreate outdoor growing conditions while you are indoors and the exotic look of some houseplants makes them...
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Cannas, dahlias and gladiolus have been mainstays of gardens throughout the United States for decades. Those gardeners who live in USDA zones 8 through 11 can allow these frost sensitive plants to...
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The last few years has seen a significant movement toward growing plants organically; meaning that there is no use of pesticides or synthetic chemicals in the planting process. The foundation of...
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Watering your garden can seem like an endless chore during the summer and the sticker shock when you get the water bill doesn't make this task any more pleasurable. Over the past few...
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Many of us are realizing that our natural resources are not limitless and that conservation and recycling are necessary actions to preserve these resources for future generations. Water is...
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Nothing gets me more excited than the first round of blooms you get in mid-spring from the annual flowers that you planted in April or May depending upon which growing zone you live in. Seeing your...
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